Antique French Napoleon III Marquetry Jewelry or Gloves Box, Paul SORMANI coromandel as shown in our images

as shown in our images

Fabulous & RARE antique French Napoleonic era 33

Some staining visible to the natural salad spoon & fork pair from dressings (mostly visible on the back sides though)

A splendid set

The enameled plaque is in remarkably fine condition

Antique French Napoleon III Marquetry Jewelry or Gloves Box, Paul SORMANI coromandel as shown in our imagesA splendid quality maker, the items with signature "P. Sormani, Paris" are highly sought after in France and Europe where they understand that it's a bit like a Tiffany or Chanel, but a century earlier. The finest 19th century cabinetry makers (ebenists) were firms like TAHAN, Vervelle, Sormani, Giroux. A handful whose artistry far exceeded the others and whose objects went to the elite, Royals, upper crust of their time. Each went on to expand to